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[edit] Maplemania

All maple talk has been archived but the Maplemania Archive is on my watch page and I encourage you to leave comments there. House of Scandal 08:43, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] No, thank you

I echo your sentiments. It's always nice to work with good people. It's great to have you Wiki-ing, and I for one look forward to seeing someone smart, grown-up and civilized on WikiProject Comics. You'll find some good people here, like User:ChrisGriswold, User:Pepso, User:CovenantD, User:Hiding and many others. Welcome, man!--Tenebrae 05:15, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Faux Pas

Thanks for the note and for the favorable vote on the Talk:List of faux pas page.

After I posted my note there, I noticed that there was a discussion at Talk:Wikitravel on the legal difficulties of moving material from Wikipedia to Wikitravel due to the fact that they use different Licensing schemes. I posed a question on that page and I'm waiting to see what comes of it.

In any case, see you around the wiki! --Elipongo 21:15, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] St. John

Yes, I just realised that his first name was Harry and he was known as St. John. I think one needs to say he is known as St. John, but I stand by my thinking the pronunciation obvious, however, I shan't object to its reinsertion, perhaps in a clearer way.--Couter-revolutionary 19:07, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Duke of Normandy

You wrote to Scolaire:

Salutations. I've no objections to the recent changes you made to my work on the Duke of Normandy article. I'm glad whenever I discover that someone has read my work and deemed it decent enough to make only minor alterations. Rather, I have a specific question: Do Wikipedia guidelines indicate that one should avoid links in title lines? If so I am eager to follow this model in the future.

Another minor question: I noticed you just made an edit to the relatively obscure article on Milo O'Shea. I edited that article yesterday as well. Were you wandering in my contribution tracks (I do that to others sometimes, although no one has ever mentioned that they noticed me) or is that just coincidence? Best wishes. House of Scandal 13:11, 20 November 2006 (UTC)

I'm fairly sure that Wikipedia guidelines indicate that one should avoid links in headings. Unfortunately I can't remember which guideline or where I read it. But I tend to remove them wherever I find them.

I was watching Duke of Normandy just because it covers a period of history that interests me. I was very impressed with your edits, and I clicked your contributions to see if we had anything else in common. I was a big fan of Milo O'Shea as a child, and I have a particular love of that particular version of Ulysses, hence the edit.
Regards,
Scolaire 19:17, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Etiquette in Europe

Thanks for being understanding about my edits there. The tag I added actually isn't a lock, just a maintenance tag. I'm not an admin, so I don't have the power to lock the article or anything like that. I already went ahead and removed it since it looks like you've made headway – hope that's alright as well. Good work on Etiquette in Europe – I can see why it would take a while to put together now. -- Omicronpersei8 (talk) 01:20, 24 November 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Old Timeyness

I must admit you are right about my article Old Timeyness. The concept of "Old Timeyness" is one I independentantly recognized. I know Wikipedia isn't the place for original research, but I doubt that no one else has recognized this phenominon besides myself. I am going to do some frantic web surfing and see if I can substantiate my observations. Thanks for the "nicely written" comment, and thanks for being a sharp Wikipundit. House of Scandal 09:15, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

Try moving it to "talk:nostalgia/old timeyness" or "talk:anachronism/old timeyness" and link to it from the parent talk page. That way you get it on Wikipedia and no one is likely to prod it. Or try calling it "Cultural references to the end of the nineteenth century". -- RHaworth 09:28, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

The article was recently moved to "Old Time". House of Scandal 04:28, 30 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] B.A.A.

Thanks for moving all the BAA stuff out of the Boston Marathon page and onto the Boston Athletic Association. That really needed doing. I think the Marathon page itself is in need of some serious cleanup and organization, and that's a good first step. --Pjmorse 14:26, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Perkins Manor

Hi there. Thanks for the note and especially thanks for the interesting info about Perkins Manor and the people associated with it. I live in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, and had never heard of Perkins Manor, so it makes me want to go check it out! -- Ken Gallager 13:39, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] The Welds

I'd just like to thank you for your contributions to both the Weld Family article, and to that on Charles Goddard Weld which I originally wrote. Though I'm admittedly not normally one for American history, particularly local history, I became quite interested in the stories of certain prominent Bostonians & New Englanders during my time as an intern at the MFA. ... So, thanks again for your extensive work on such an interesting and oftoverlooked element of history. (Plus, it's always fun to meet another Bostonian here on the 'pedia!) LordAmeth 23:12, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

Thank you greatly LordAmeth; our paths have crossed a few times and probably will again. For example, I had just expanded the Japanese Maple article when you added the kanji. As you are a Nipponophile with a Boston connection, I wonder if you noticed my Larz Anderson Bonsai Collection article that is mentioned on the "Did you know?" section on the Wikipedia main page beneith your article? It might interest you. Thanks again and best wishes. House of Scandal 23:50, 6 December 2006

[edit] Eine gebildete Frucht

A literate homosexual? Respectfully, I am impressed. I haven't been able to find two to rub together in Philadelphia. -FateSmiled&DestinyLaughed 22:57, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks, but I am really nothing special in my hometown. The humorist Bret Harte is supposed to have said "In Boston it is impossible to fire off a revolver without hitting the author of a two-volume work." House of Scandal 18:29, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject Boston

Good work on this article; could you just clarify the last paragraph under St. Andrew's Parish - it reads as if the school closed twice !?... From the references, was it the Catholic parish that closed in 2000?; if so, is the St. Andrew's church building still there? (You may see I've upgraded the link from St. Andrew's Church.) Thanks! -- Carbonix 12:04, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your kind words and thanks for paying close attention. Yes, you caught a typo. The text now reads:

"St. Andrew's Church closed in 2000 although funeral masses are sometimes still held there. St. Andrew's School closed at the end of school year 2005."

Best wishes. House of Scandal 22:18, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your input on the merging of Fenway-Kenmore and Kenmore square - You made some very good points and I will remove the merging. On a side note if you would like to assit I am looking for persons to join Project Boston in order to clean up and expand wikipedia articles directly related to Boston. Give it a thought. Markco1 05:11, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

Sure, it would be a good idea for me to consolidate my efforts with those of others. For example, I did a lot of work on the Mission Hill article many weeks ago and it should probably be taken off the list of places that need work. If you glance at My User Page you'll see I have been pretty busy working on Greater Boston-related topics already. I am in the middle of an unrelated edit at the moment, but shortly I'll take a close look at the project page. Peace. House of Scandal 05:27, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

I see that you already have your own personal Boston Project at your fingers but thanks for coming on board. I look fowards to working with you. Markco1 00:02, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

In regards to taking Forest Hills, Boston GA. I made a few comments on the page that I feel can be used to enhance the user experience on the page. Let me know what you think and if you would like me to jump in and help out. Markco1 17:55, 13 December 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Unexpected ally?

Hi House - thanks for the note! It would be worth posting the Harvard & Smithsonian info on the WP:TOL talk page for others to see, too. I'd not give dingo a cap either, as it isn't a species, just a breed of domesticated dog* (same too for dog, either it is a generic term Canis species, or in most colloquial use, just a domesticated form of Gray Wolf Canis lupus, again, not a species). *Though I've not checked out what the people at Wikipedia:WikiProject Dog breeds do with caps or not for breed names . . . :-) - MPF 23:54, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

PS just reverted a vandal who blanked your page - MPF 23:54, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Bad Images

All the notices I've gotten about images without proper sources are archived at Bad Images. I'll try to provide valid tags for those images I can do so and won't upload any more questionable pictures. House of Scandal 16:50, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Molasses disaster

HoS I just finished rebuilding Boston molasses disaster. I went to nominate this for GA and it turns out that if you work an article you cannot nominate it - Can you help me out Wikipedia:Good articles is where you go to start the process. As far as Forest Hills, Boston goes I am going refrain from working on it so I can nominate as soon as you think it is ready. CYA Markco1 13:28, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] The Middle East (nightclub)

[edit] Lifestyle magazines

Hi House - OMG, you've got me there well and truly! I don't have a clue - I'm just not into that sort of thing at all (yes, I ought to get a life, I know!). Try posting a query on Wikipedia talk:UK Wikipedians' notice board, someone there is bound to know - MPF 22:55, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

Cool. I thought you might end up referring me to someone who could fill me in. Thanks very much for your help; it's appreciated. House of Scandal 23:11, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Emerald Necklace

Nice work here. I just took out a spare square bracket but it sounds like a nice place SuzanneKn 20:33, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks! House of Scandal 21:11, 20 December 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Etiquette in Europe

Hi, you reverted most of my changes to the Etiquette in Europe article, re-introducing something that is not really true (the fact that Italians do not like to discuss Roman Catholic Church scandals, in fact we do LOVE to discuss that...), and deleting most of the things I added. Is there a reason I cannot see to this? :) --Raistlin 22:50, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

OK, I re-added a large part of my former edits. Please feel free to polish the English (I'm not a native speaker) and to shorten or break up things as you like :) --Raistlin 18:26, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

My additions look much better after your edits :) good work! --Raistlin 09:49, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Deval Patrick

  • Why did you give me a vandalism warning regarding the Deval Patrick page? Hiberniantears 22:09, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Your edit that he was born into a "a wealthy African-American family residing in a 3 story tudor" is contrary to all published accounts and is apparently malfeasance. House of Scandal 22:15, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
  • One further point: I looked at the edit history of Deval Patrick and both you and I have been reverting some of the same vandalism over the past 24 hours. I think you meant to warn the IP Vandal which I last reverted, rather than me. My last revert on this page actually removed edits from an IP vandal that were half correct and half non-sense. The most recent edit by the same IP restored the legitimate background information, but did not include the non-sense information. Compare the last 4 edits, and you will see what I am refering to. We're on the same side... Thanks! Hiberniantears 22:20, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
  • I rechecked the record before I answered your question and it did seem like you added the bad info. I'll add a notation to your user talk that my message was in error and remove it myself since technically you aren't supposed to remove a warning. Sorry for the confusion. House of Scandal 22:25, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Thanks for clearing my name! Hiberniantears 22:27, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Hey, House, there's nothing wrong with removing a warning you yourself mistakenly placed. I highly doubt anybody will call you on it ;-) Circeus 04:26, 26 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Yeah, that was what I was saying...that I would remove the notation rather than make the recipient remove it. By the way, I've noticed you've made a few edits to some of my articles lately. Thanks, it's appreciated. House of Scandal 04:29, 26 December 2006 (UTC)
  • No problem. I'll answer that what I've seen/vaguely heard of your work is nothing short of impressive, considering my current rather low level of contributions. Circeus 05:22, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Québécois profanity

I moved this conversation to Talk:Etiquette in Canada and the United States. House of Scandal 16:40, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject Massachusetts

I've been going through your article creations (which are all quite good, although frequently needs some cleanup that I'm glad to provide), and I've noticed many, if not most of them fall within the realm of Wikipedia:WikiProject Massachusetts' scope, so I thought you might want to know for collaboration purpose. People at WikiProject Plants will also be glad to help with plant articles like Habenaria. Circeus 02:41, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Talking about this, I just noticed Massachusetts Route 130 could use work (compare Massachusetts Route 129). Circeus 02:46, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Lake Cochichewick

Thanks for your thanks and I must also thank you for creating the Lake Cochichewick article. In few days there will be another article created by me in DYK. Hope you will enjoy it ;). - Darwinek 21:23, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Note to self

Remember to use edit summaries! Its helpful for everyone, including me. House of Scandal 19:09, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Alternative hip hop

Did you know that Wikipedia has a policy on reversing edits that are not vandalism? You can find this policy in section 1 and 2 of Wikipedia:Resolving Disputes.

You reversed an improvement that I made on Alternative hip hop. Please read the policy and either respond or change the article back. I'll change it back if I don't get a response.

Entertheinferno 23:26, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Sallie Ann Glassman

Thank you for helping me to include Sallie Ann Glassman in Wikipedia.

She is certainly a person of great interest.

Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated. MensKeperRa 09:39, 30 December 2006 (UTC)

  • My pleasure. I hope the differences between this article and the one that got deleted are useful as an example of how Wikiepdia works. House of Scandal 04:10, 31 December 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Good plans

Well it was an uncalled for, childish, and surprising fracas all around. MPF aside, it would be good to get going on the maple articles, and we both had good points on improving the Acer negundo article. There's enough information on this scrappy little maple, and it has enough horticultural world-wide interest, that it's one article I'd like to see built up to FA status, with a proper show of how to use common names in botany articles, how to look at it internationally, the botany and the popular. Truce accepted--I'll even let you be the bigger party for offering it;) --KP Botany 19:09, 31 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Sobriquet

Happy New Year. In a week or so I'm planning on removing those "sobriquets" that dont meet Verifiability. If you think this is not a good idea please let me know. SmithBlue 00:18, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

I think it would be a very good thing to expunge everything from the sobriquet article for which you can find no citation, even if the result leave us with little more than a stub. Ever-growing, ill-referenced lists of that ilk have little value and are one of my least favorite things on Wikipedia. Happy New Year. House of Scandal 00:30, 1 January 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Shambala

Thanks for adding a category to Shambala (song). After writing an article like that, it always makes me smile to see someone besides a bot has paid a visit. But did you really have to act so horrified that I forgot to categorize it? If that's the worst thing you encountered on Wikipedia this weekend you aren't looking hard enough! House of Scandal 11:57, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

  • Hey mate sorry I didn't mean to sound harsh. Good article by the way its just I was surprised that it wasn't categorized. It may also be under Category:1973 singles you may want to check. Keep up the good work and happy editing. Ernst Stavro Blofeld 13:25, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

No offense taken; I was just kidding with you. Can't you see the bright yellow smiley face? House of Scandal 13:33, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

  • Cool. Hey is that you at the top of the page. I swear you look exactly like some actor I can't think of his name. I am currently adding Argentine films to wikipedia seeCategory:Argentine films you'd never guess I'm still on A would you. I'm also compiling the List of Canadian films in chrono order. Ernst Stavro Blofeld 13:35, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, that's me. I think the actor you are thinking of is Danny DeVito (insert yellow smiley face here). House of Scandal 13:38, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] MassWildlife

If only it was possible to have bots do Disambiguation work. oh, well. FMF|contact 21:55, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Civlity

lease remember to be civil in your disagreements, HouseOfScandal. If you are having disagreements, it is much more productive to dicuss them poliety and try to understand the other person's point of view, rather than curing at each other and not making any progress. I'm posting this for User:Qrc2006, because doing this will help both of you. -- Natalya 13:58, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Ani

  • Hi! I spent the past half hour trying to fix the cut & paste move that was done to Ani. In the future, please look at Help:Renaming (moving) a page: you need to use the move tab, and not cut and paste. Cut and paste moves don't take the edit history with them and thus violate the GDFL copyright terms. Also, in some cases, when the move might be controversial, you might first want to discuss the move on the article's talk page. If a move is not possible because a page with the new name already exists, go to Wikipedia:Requested moves (or ask an admin to move the page for you). Thanks, Khoikhoi 22:01, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Posted at User talk:Khoikhoi:

Per words to avoid do not insert the word "claim" in the article when a non POV term will do. I have seen several edits from you which have been very questionalable in light of Wikipedia's NPOV standards and would encourage you, as an administrator, to instead be an example of how things should be done here. House of Scandal 19:49, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

  • Regarding your comment on my edit. I'll give it to you straight. Your "meticulously referenced article" was actually an amateurish piece of work, cobbled together from anything you could trawl from the internet. As you yourself admitted, you know nothing at all about Ani, and had never heard of the place until a month ago. Because of that, you do not have the background knowledge to distinguise truth from fiction, accepted facts from contentuous statements, essential information from worthless padding, etc. That is just in relation to the Ani material you found online. There is much more about Ani contained in the many books, articles, monographs, etc that have been written over the past 150 years - none of which you have ever set your eyes upon. I will rewrite the remaining parts of your "meticulously referenced article" in the coming days. Meowy 03:15, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

The only reason I even touched the article was to bring order to what was chaos. Take a look at what was there before my involvement. If there was misinformation in the article, it was misinformation that a reader could see where it came from. Major revisions to an article should be done in your sandbox and presented with references when complete. What you did, instead, is throw down hundreds of words and left a message on the talk page that you would provide references "a.s.a.p.". That is about as amateurish as it gets. Please note the following:

The threshold for inclusion in Wikipedia is verifiability, not truth. "Verifiable" in this context means that any reader should be able to check that material added to Wikipedia has already been published by a reliable source. Editors should provide a reliable source for material that is challenged or likely to be challenged, or it may be removed. (source: WP:V)

You didn't even manage to put a comment at the right place on my talk page. You are a novice here and your ignorance of how Wikipedia works is obvious. House of Scandal 07:50, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

    • Why does a person think he can write a competent entry about a subject when he knows nothing about that subject? In your reply to an earlier question from me, you that you had heard about Ani for only two weeks before writing your contributions to the Wikipedia entry on Ani.
      I was aware of the lamentable state of the entry for Ani before you decided to add your material. Its earlier form certainly did not do Ani justice, but at the same time the entry was too small for it to contain any objectionable content. Your massively increased the size of the entry, but also massively increased the level of its inaccuracy. That is why I decided to rewrite it.
      Everything you placed in the entry you found only on the internet and, as I had explained earlier, you do not have the background knowledge abut Ani to distinguish truth from fiction, accepted facts from contentious statements, essential information from padding. Writing about Ani from a position of ignorance is rather like blundering into the middle of a mist-covered minefield without having a map.
      Your ignorance of Ani is proven by your continuing insistence on citations being provided for content that requires no citations. Citations are only needed for content that is challenged or likely to be challenged. Nothing I posted falls into those categories. Your contribution was full of unnecessary citations.
      I'm still at a loss to understand why you decided to contribute to an entry about Ani. It must have taken you a considerable time to do it (so I do understand you annoyance at someone coming and removing most of it). However, the basic problem with your contribution is that you don’t know the subject and because of that, you don’t know how amateurish and inaccurate your contribution was. There must plenty of entries on Wikipedia that need to be brought from "chaos into order" and that will be on subjects you do know about.
      BTW, nobody is stopping you moving this section to the bottom of your discussion page. Meowy 16:37, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use image in userspace

I removed a fair use image from a couple pages in your user space. The use of fair use images outside of article namespace is not allowed. Please see WP:FUC for more info. Thank you.--NMajdan•talk 21:12, 18 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Image:AdamBruce.jpg licensing

You uploaded Image:AdamBruce.jpg and added a {{GFDL}} tag for licensing. However, you did not give info about the source of the image. It currently is on the DYK next update page — but, I think it is important to have source info before it gets to the Main Page. Could you please add source info? (Should it be {{GFDL-self}}?) Thanks. — ERcheck (talk) 21:26, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Please remain WP:CIVIL

The article Ecchi might not contain any references, but it does not deserve you labelling it as Junk. MythSearchertalk 11:43, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Little Orphan Ani

You are still a major topic of conversation on the Ani talk page. I thought you might like to know. Shaundakulbara 14:51, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

Wow. You were totally nice and got it thrown in your face. From what I have read on that page Eup., Meo., and Kho., are all fucking assholes. Don't waste your time even trying to talk sense to them. Shaundakulbara 19:09, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Unspecified source for Image:IsabelWeldPerkins.jpg

Thanks for uploading Image:IsabelWeldPerkins.jpg. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, then you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, then a link to the website from which it was taken, together with a restatement of that website's terms of use of its content, is usually sufficient information. However, if the copyright holder is different from the website's publisher, then their copyright should also be acknowledged.

As well as adding the source, please add a proper copyright licensing tag if the file doesn't have one already. If you created/took the picture, audio, or video then the {{GFDL-self}} tag can be used to release it under the GFDL. If you believe the media meets the criteria at Wikipedia:Fair use, use a tag such as {{Non-free fair use in|article name}} or one of the other tags listed at Wikipedia:Image copyright tags#Fair use. See Wikipedia:Image copyright tags for the full list of copyright tags that you can use.

If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have specified their source and tagged them, too. You can find a list of files you have uploaded by following this link. Unsourced and untagged images may be deleted one week after they have been tagged, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If the image is copyrighted under a non-free license (per Wikipedia:Fair use) then the image will be deleted 48 hours after 02:56, 29 January 2007 (UTC). If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Nv8200p talk 02:56, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Licencing issues with Image:Amphibios.jpg

Thank you for uploading this image. However, you did not actually specify a licence for this file. Entering {{self}} by itself does really nothing unless you enter an actual parameter like {{self|GFDL}} or something like {{self|cc-by-2.5}}. Thanks. Zzyzx11 (Talk) 19:25, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Your comments in DYK

Hi, House Of Scandal. You left a question, citation and comment in DYK January 25 for my nomination of Jeannette Piccard. I replied but haven't heard back from you and am a little disappointed that Capt. Picard was a problem for you. There is a day or two left on my five days. Do you plan to reply there? If so could you please suggest text that you find agreeable? If I don't hear from you I have to go with the pet turtle hook which is cute but Picard is interesting to a lot of Wikipedians. Thanks in advance. -Susanlesch 23:03, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

*Yes, The Capt. Picard hook is interesting. I heard way back when ST:TNG was on the air that Picard was named after the Piccards. My only suggestion is that unless we have a good written source saying that Picard was named after the Piccards, we should say "may be named after" rather than "is named after" or the equivilent. BTW, the current Star Trek-related hook on the main page (i.e. Leonard Crofoot) was authored by me. House of Scandal 23:12, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

  • OK wonderful! I will rewrite this, and add a note that you and I discussed it. If you can possibly find a second to reply there in say an hour it would be great. Yes, we do have a good source (the one given in the articles, plus the two informal ones to support it that I added when you asked about Piccard.info which is unsourced and not right). Frankly I don't think there will ever be any better documentation than what is in DYK right now because the parties' memories are fading but of course it is always possible to be wrong. I'll look at the Crofoot article when I get done. Thanks very much. -Susanlesch 23:22, 29 January 2007 (UTC)
  • Hi, House Of Scandal. I got a couple messages from you, one about "original research" (already discussed in DYK) and one saying it isn't important (I think it's very neat). I have found a second reliable source and will add it to both the Jean Piccard and Jeannette Piccard articles. Is there anything else you need? Hope this helps. -Susanlesch 00:08, 30 January 2007 (UTC)
  • House of Scandal, I received another reply from you, this time quoting a Web site that WHOIS says is registered to someone who Google finds no hits for any connection for the Piccards. I am really sorry, but I weeded this stuff out days ago. I have added the National Public Radio Talk of the Nation segment with Ira Flatow and will tweak the text of the articles to be more in line with what you are suggesting. There is value in decreasing rather than increasing speculation. Thank you for your interest. Sorry I am fresh out of time today. -Susanlesch 00:24, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Unfree images in userspace

Hey HOS. I wanted to notify you that per policy we may not display unfree media in any space other than (main). I noticed you have a number of fairuse images on your userpage to go with your wealth of excellent DYK contributions, and those unfortunately will have to be removed. Thanks. - Tragic Baboon (banana receptacle) 18:24, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Hey

Hi House. I'm sorry about the hard times you've been going through with Wikipedia in the last two weeks. I hope to see your cool looking userpage restored, and for you to be able to contribute to DYK in peace; I'm glad you're already active in article writing again. If you need any help with anything, feel free to ask. Picaroon 17:57, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

  • That's very kind of you to say. But I'm not active in article writing again. I haven't written anything in over two weeks and I used to crank out about ten articles in that amount of time. After completely cutting myself off for a while, in these past days I've been participating in the debate to save an article I wrote (Adam4Adam) and I've been doing a little vandal fighting but not much else. In light of recent events, I don't think I will be contributing again any time soon. Thanks again for your kind words; I do deeply appreciate the sentiment.--House of Scandal 09:00, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Yummy

[edit] Message

I left you an answer on my talk page. Can I assume my talk page is on your watch list and this notice is unneccessary? Shaundakulbara 02:29, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Alternative hip hop

I've removed original research on Alternative hip hop and Underground hip hop, and yet you remove it without discussing on the talk page. Before reverting again, can you please explain your reversions?--Urthogie 22:37, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Hi - there's a debate starting on Talk:Indie_hip_hop on the best approach to fixing this problem rather than redirecting the whole lot, wondered if you'd be able to contribute to the discussion? --Oscarthecat 22:06, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] No Personal Attacks

With regards to your comments on User_talk:EEMeltonIV: Please see Wikipedia's no personal attacks policy. Comment on content, not on contributors. Personal attacks damage the community and deter users. Note that continued personal attacks will lead to blocks for disruption. Please stay cool and keep this in mind while editing. It is all right to disagree with another editor, but comments such as "bossy prick" and "Bitches like you" are a flagrant violation of WP:NPA and you can face arbitration if you use them too often.

One Irishman to another - there was no need to go on like that on EEMeltonIV's talk page. I've dealt with him before and can't agree with what you've said about him. Either way, you're entitled to your opinion; you're not entitled to express it like that. Would you not consider an apology and sort whatever problems you have out like grown ups. Rmkf1982 | Talk 18:51, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

I have to laugh. After I wrote that message and hit the save button, I got the Wikipedia Server Error message. I didn’t make a second attempt to save and decided to forget about it. But what’s said was said with reason. My breach of decorum, no doubt more egregious because I obviously know better, is an off-the-cuff protest against a very strong and detestable current in Wikipedia culture. This is the sort of editor/admin who can most easily be described as super-civil assholes. They drive me nuts. They are bossy, controlling, condescending, inflexible, very slow to admit to being wrong, quick to interpret ever rule to their favor and every opponents disfavor – but WOW are they civil. An intelligent, well-meaning and civil editor is still a detriment to the machine when that editor is devoid of the spirit of compromise, lacking genuine diplomacy and unwilling to approach situations not only as a teacher but also as a student. The worst dicks on Wikipedia are civil, always. As for the specific issue from which prompted my message? There’s no point in discussing it. From past experience I know that right or wrong, he doesn’t budge. I, on the other hand, while once very interested in thoughtful give-and-take, no longer give a damn for reasons which I hope I’ve made apparent.--House of Scandal 07:06, 4 March 2007 (UTC) PS - I saw he had a little fun with my message on his talk page, and that’s cool. I thought my vitriol had a little wit in it and I am glad it prompted wit in return.

[edit] I concur

I concur with Teadrinker. Great userpage! --Kukini 05:51, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Little Orphan Ani

You are still a major topic of conversation on the Ani talk page. I thought you might like to know. Shaundakulbara 14:51, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

Wow. You were totally nice and got it thrown in your face. Don't waste your time even trying to talk sense to them. Shaundakulbara 19:09, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] About J-ska

Hi, House of Scandal. Why do you ask me the question? I don't know about ska ... so I heard the word for the first time. I think, japanese ska musics are not called "J-ska" in Japan. The least the word is not known to the public.(Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra is famous, but a music category 'Ska' is not.) Probably, I think, it is written "J-スカ" or "Jスカ".(ska = スカ) If you write the word by only katakanas, it is written "ジェイスカ". Sorry, I can't write English well... --Iceheron 23:11, 24 January 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Adam Bruce and Vice Great etc.

House of Scandal has created a page entitled "Seria Ludo" intended as a humorous and satirical continuation of discussion begun 23 January 2007 at Wikipedia talk:Did you know.
House of Scandal has created a page entitled "Seria Ludo" intended as a humorous and satirical continuation of discussion begun 23 January 2007 at Wikipedia talk:Did you know.

Thank you for your kind words on Adam Bruce. I'm also glad you've weighed in on the subject of the Vice Great Seneschalcy, which has bothered me for some time. The references there about appointing a deputy obviously refer to non-hereditary deputies. This, as I understand it, was what Shrewsbury did (the author of the Evening Standard article, or perhaps Shrewsbury, has not been entirely clear about the matter): by virtue of his great office of state, he is entitled to create deputies to the office, just as the Earl Marshal has frequently appointed deputies to carry out his duties. Of course, Shrewsbury has no duties to speak of, and the whole proceeding is in rather bad taste, indeed.

A claim to a hereditary deputyship is something entirely different, of course. He did supply one reference, "Registry of Deeds, Dublin, Book 12, referring to Grant of 17 July 1442," which I presume to be a reference to the Dublin Grant Books. Is there any way to check that reference on this side of the pond? I share your deep skepticism towards this claim, but I want to make sure it's handled all in order. Choess 02:10, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

Ach. You know what? I'm 99% certain that the 1442 is a typo. It should almost certainly be 1446, because it was on the 17th July 1446 that the Earl of Shrewsbury was created Earl of Waterford and Great Seneschal/Lord High Steward of Ireland. In that case, the references just prove that there was a Seneschalcy and that the Seneschal could create deputies, but say nothing about a hereditary deputyship, Tyrconnel, etc. In Ardfert, heavily edited by the author of the article, we see that "An O'Donnell from Tyrconnell remained behind in stewardship to hold [Ardfert], according to "The Life of Hugh Roe O'Donnell, Prince of Tyrconnell" written by Lughaidh O'Cléirigh, circa 1603 in Gaelic." I suspect that if there's anything to the idea of an O'Donnell seneschalcy, this is it. I will put the article up for AfD this evening explaining the whole matter; unless more documentation is unexpectedly forthcoming, that will presumably be the end of it. Choess 20:42, 26 January 2007 (UTC)



[edit] Hey Thanks!

That was very thoughtful of you! But you gotta go fix the license tag on the image or someone might want to delete it, right now it has no license at all, as far as I can tell... I assume it's a photoshop of some other pic of a medicine bottle.. watch out that the underlying image isn't copyrighted. If you got it from commons or somewhere free, though, that would do the trick... just describe what you did and pick a good license. Thanks again! ++Lar: t/c 14:39, 28 January 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Amphibiosan

You should probably start by reverting it and telling them to take it to Articles for deletion if they really feel it doesn't belong in an encyclopedic. A single editor should not have the authority to blank pages no matter what their personal feelings about the subject matter are. That would have been the proper procedure for them to use. Unfortunately I don't think the article will stand up well at AfD. I don't know of any admins personally who have fought hard for Futurama in the past but you might ask around over at the Futurama Wikiproject. If you check over there you'll see that my personal opinion is that it should be merged with Amphibios 9. Sorry I can't be of more help. Stardust8212 22:17, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

  • I did revert. And if it goes to AfD I'll go through the process appropriately. A merger wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. Thanks. House of Scandal 22:25, 28 January 2007 (UTC)
    • Sorry, I checked my talk page first and saw you'd already taken those steps after I replied. If it comes up at Afd I'll definitely push for no less than a merge. There is more info on this group than the Cygnoids and they have an article though personally I think it should all be at Amphibios 9 since we aren't sure that they are "really" called Amphibiosans, I mean, we're not Earthans. *winkwink, nudgenudge* Stardust8212 22:38, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wikilinking Catalog on the Lars Bonzai entry

Hey there. Thanks for correcting my edit about the Yokohama catalog not actually being a mail-order catalog. I completely defer to your expertise on that topic. I guess it makes complete sense that one wouldn't order carefully-crafted living trees by mail, right? Anyway, can I suggest eliminating the catalog wikilinks entirely, since all you get on the dab page is a dictionary definition and a list of largely irrelevant options for further understanding? Planetneutral 02:54, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

  • Or maybe the dab page needs a change. I'll look into it. Thanks. House of Scandal 02:58, 29 January 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Photo

I am trying to upload the ball photo 4 u. I'll get back to when I figure out how 2 do it. Fotografico 12:57, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Amphibiosan pic size

The reaon I want to use a smaller picture size is that on a high resolution monitor (right now I'm at 1600x1200) the pics extend far below the end of the text and it really looks rather odd. At 300 px the text ends somewhere around the pic of Kif scaring off predators and there is still another picture below that. At 200px it looks somewhat less disproportionate. Stardust8212 17:50, 29 January 2007 (UTC)



[edit] Noted

I sympathize with you alot. Go do something nice for yourself. Civility and fairness are indeed in short supply in Wikiworld. Shaundakulbara 19:20, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Whatever. I was neither uncivil nor unfair. You have asked for another person to weigh in on her inclusion - and in due course another person will - perhaps Nishkid or Yomangani. But adding to next update was premature - so I removed it. That is all. I'll go email a couple of people to come and break the impasse. Nothing to get depressed over. - Tragic Baboon (banana receptacle) 19:59, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Please don't even. I let you have your way and like I told Shaundakulbara I really don't want to pursue this further. Contention has drained away most of the enjoyment I once took from Wikipedia. House of Scandal 20:05, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Too late - I emailed Samir and Blgnuyen. As for "having my way", notice how she is still a viable nomination out there, waiting to be approved by somebody else and included into next update - it's not like I deleted her, or anything. You need a barnstar though, clearly:
The Working Man's Barnstar
Awarded to House of Scandal for his extraordinary articular-contributorial prowess. His DYK achievements are truly something else. On behalf of the project, thank you for all your hard work. - Tragic Baboon (banana receptacle) 20:38, 30 January 2007 (UTC)
HoS, I took a look at the article, and it definitely qualifies for DYK per the expansion-from-stub guideline. It was 1.4 KB prior to expansion, and it now is 6.4KB, so it's fine. I'm moving it to Next Update now. Nishkid64 20:44, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Middle East article

House - I have been talking to the people at the middle east and they sent me a list of bands that have played there since 2000 - We set down a rule that if they are not notable then they should not be on the middle east band list - Sould we consider notable any band that is already in wikipedia or do want to scale it down more than that? Markco1 03:17, 31 January 2007

  • Being article-worthy is, for real, the minium qualification as far as I'm concerned. Lists are generally a bad ideal and run against the current of what Wikiepdia is. I think about 40 artists is an ideal number (it also fits neatly into 4 of colums of ten each.) But I really don't know how one would select forty artists out of 100 or 1000 or whatever. Sorry I have no concrete recommendations.House of Scandal 14:48, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Adam4Adam

It appears you deleted the article Adam4Adam. The article had verifiable references that established notability. Adam4Adam has been discussed in newspapers across the United States and, given the opportnity, I can produce an avalanche of evidence of this. I had nothing to do with previous versions of the article; I didn't even know they existed until yesterday. There was a hold on the speedy delete and I didn't get a chance to respond. Put the article back and allow me the advocate for the article per Wikipedia policy. I am an earnest and guideline-abiding Wikipedia contributor and I don't appreciate this abuse of authority. House of Scandal 15:05, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

First, there is no 'hold' on deletion. If someone puts a {{hangon}} template somewhere, it's a tag to draw someones attention to the talk page where they make an argument for why it shouldn't be deleted. If you couldn't be bothered to do that as you imply above, then the use of the template is meaningless. Second, I would have gladly undeleted the article at your first request, and was ready to do so (as I have any number of other times when people have asked), but then I read your immediate accusation of "abuse of authority". That's uncalled for, and while you're welcome to your opinion, I now invite you to find another admin to restore it for you. Like everyone else, I'm a volunteer here, and I'm under no obligation to put up with abuse. I suggest you reconsider how you interact with people on the project going forwards. Assume Good Faith is a vital foundation of Wikipedia, and you've chosen to ignore it. I don't know why you felt your first reaction must immediately be hostile, but it was unwarranted, inappropriate, and out of line for working here. I hope you won't mistake my choice of inaction as another "abuse of authority", but I can't control your perceptions. I can only ask you to use more consideration when speaking to fellow editors in the future. - CHAIRBOY (☎) 17:12, 31 January 2007 (UTC)
BTW, I checked it out again, and I'd like to clear up a misconception. I didn't speedy-delete it because of unverifiable content of because it was a repost, please note that I provided the following delete explanation: "WP:CSD Articles, subsection 7 - No assertion of notability is made by this person, music group, or organization" It fails to meet WP:WEB, and Wikipedia is not a web directory. Feel free to have a 2nd admin review this for you or bring it to WP:DRV. Regards, CHAIRBOY (☎) 17:33, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Wow HoS. You can't catch a breath this week, can you? As soon as one thing goes right another thing goes wrong! Sticking my nose in yesterday seems to have had good results. Do you mind if I do again? Shaundakulbara 19:25, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

I dropped a note at the Undelete discussion. Shaundakulbara 19:31, 31 January 2007 (UTC)
Graci, Shaunda. House of Scandal 19:32, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

OUTCOME: 15 people agreed with me that Chairboy's decision to Speedy Delete was improper. 3 people disagreed. It went to AfD debate where (no surprise) it passed by a considerable margin. --House of Scandal 12:08, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Come back HoS!

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I put the banjee hook on next update and am campaiging for the photo you took be used. I think Adam4Adam is going to pass the Deletion Review. The guy who deleted it on you is abusing his privlidges. I hope you aren't gone from Wikipedia for good. You are one of my favorite editors. Shaundakulbara 23:17, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Imperial Court System

Hiya. Just wanted to let you know that I am going to place the Imperial Court System article as the LGBT Portal Featured Article in approximately two weeks. The Portal guidelines suggest only using FA or GA articles, but I really like it, think it's well written, and appreciate the time you took with the references. However, the references need to be expanded per WP:CITE. If you don't know how to do this, or haven't the time to do it alone, I will happily assist you. I could do it alone, but thought it would be fun to collaborate. Please let me know your thoughts about this, either here or on my talk page. Cheers, Jeffpw 23:22, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

  • Thank you so much for the Barnstar, HoS! That was really kind of you. If I can ever be of assistance, please don't hesitate to call on me. Jeffpw 15:46, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Photo

I emailed the photo you want for the Ball culture article. I am not to upload it for some reason. I hope you can. Fotografico 00:59, 1 February 2007 (UTC) I am reading the article for the first time and it is very good. I made link in IICS article as I saw none. If there was already link reverse it okay? Fotografico 01:04, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Pretty page!

Hey - bring back that really pretty page! I haven't gotten to drool over it enough :( Please? :) -- SatyrTN (talk | contribs) 01:19, 1 February 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Not fun!

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Well sir, when your banjee article was in the DYK section of the front page yesterday it was vandalized by no less than EIGHT different little bastards before Circeus placed a lock on it. Someone else was trying to get your pics deleted because they were "potentially libelous". I raised the question "Would this be an issue if these photos accompanied an article about men who dress a certain way and have sex with women?" and I am guessing now no one is eager to touch this issue with a ten foot pole! Hehe. I've also been trying to prevent vandalism and silly edits on some of the pages you made and it has been no fun. I have checked in on only a fraction of them because I simply don't have the time to do more. The Deletion Review about Adam4Adam has been harrowing but I think the "vote" is something like 12 to 3 in its favour. I have tried to improve the article in My Sandbox and if you return to the Wikiworld in time you certainly have my permission to make edits there. I even made a Adam4Adam account so I could take a screenshot (they never asked my gender so I didn't have to lie!) I hope whatever you are doing with your free time these days is more rewarding and less frustrating for you that Wikipedia was before your disappearance. Hope to hear from you soon. Ciao. -- Shaundakulbara 01:12, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

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Thanks for the award, sir! I didn't much like your tone though...it doesn't sound like you'll be returning to our ranks anytime soon. I really hope I'm wrong, but the again, you shouldn't be writing for free anyways! I'll try to respect your wishes in regards to the point you mentioned. Keep the faith. - Shaundakulbara 11:34, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK Award

Thanks, HoS! I really appreciate it. I'm sorry to see you go, though. =( You will definitely be missed at T:DYKT. I hope you come back real soon! Nishkid64 20:31, 3 February 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Chairboy RFC

I think two people have to "sign" beneath the initial statement (mine) or it gets tossed out in 48 hrs. If you agree with my comments and don't think they went too far, please add your "signature" to the RFC now or whenever you get back online. Thanks! Shaundakulbara 23:40, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

  • Re: Your comments at Wikipedia:Requests_for_comment/Chairboy, I too was disheartened to see Chairboy refuse to take responsibility for what was a fairly minor error in handling WP:CSD, but you must realize that when people are feeling attacked, the natural response is to act defensive. I can't look down at him for digging his heels in when being subjected to a barrage of insults. —Dgiest c 23:40, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

On Wikipedia we are all expected to be civil and follow guidelines, each thing independent of the other, both of these at all times. I have no sympathy for someone who demonstrates no proclivity for cutting anyone else the tiniest slack. Conversely, I'm not bitter either, as since I walked away from Wikipedia a few days ago I've spent most of my time getting laid. If forced to opine in this matter, I'd have to say I don't give a fuck. Thanks for your level-headed comments. Best wishes. House of Scandal 08:19, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Consensus

Shauna, don't forget that unless there's a consensus to delete, an article stays. It behooves you not to say more than is needed. In this matter, I doubt there is anyone besides those that already agree with you and those that will never agree with you. If the A4A people actually email you info, you can take it into consideration but remember such a missive is neither a verifiable source nor an independent one. Peace. House of Scandal 08:36, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

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What a civil way of telling me to shut the hell up! It's good advise though and I'll try to follow it. Shaundakulbara 08:51, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Don't try. Do! Best wishes, House of Scandal 09:04, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

I notice you had some more words for the AfD debate and the RFC debate. Please, please, please don't comment any more at the AfD debate. I won't go so far as to say you've earned yourself the animosity of a clique, but certainly everything you say at this point is being taken in the worst possible way. No, you're not crazy. Yes, you are right. But being right doesn't mean your going to win. Go see a movie or something. House of Scandal 01:43, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Ok, sorry. Shaundakulbara 01:45, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

  • I read your words at the RFC discussion. As usual, your words contain more articulate wisdom than mine but we're not too far apart in our thinking. I also would be willing to drop the other two issues if we could focus on the original cause for all this bother. I am going to spend some time with my mother as she does her shopping for Chinese New Year and that may develop into a mini-Wikibreak for me too. Shaundakulbara 02:41, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
  • WTF? I can hardly believe that one guy is still breaking your beans about the AfD debate. I mean, I get his point, but it's painfully obvious by its content and gazillion references that this is not the sort of article any guideline was designed to exclude. I don't know if the tail is wagging the dog or what the deal is! -Shaundakulbara 13:55, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Je reste silencieux.--House of Scandal 13:59, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Seria Ludo

The Barnstar of Good Humor
I just discovered your "Seria Ludo" essay (or whatever you call it) and it was alot of laughs. I enjoyed its "edgy" humor.-Shaundakulbara 13:06, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Sorry about the revision on the DYK page

I was trying to revert an anon IP vandalization on another recent change and accidently clicked on your article page. Ronbo76 05:21, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Vandalism

I noticed your post on User_talk:Dekisugi. Thought i'd give him and you a helping hand. If you're having a problem with a user vandalising pages, you can report them to the admin Here. Hope i've helped :) - TheProf07 (talk) 19:28, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

  • Thanks TheProf07. Yes, you can report there, and that's where I reported vandals, because I'm not an admin. Keep up the good work! Dekisugi (talk) 06:54, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Irish DYK

There don't seem to be many Irish articles hitting the front page, so I am trying to get some of my recent creations into Did you know? box on the front page. The two suggestions which I have made at T:TDYK are Fintan "Lazarus" Coogan and Pól "20 press-ups" Ó Foighil.

Fingers crossed :) --BrownHairedGirl (talk) • (contribs) 22:26, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

I happened to notice your Pól Ó Foighil article in the DYK "waiting room" a last night and left a complementary note beneath it. I see no reason why it shouldn't make front page. U haven't checked out your "Lazarus" Coogan article but will. Go n'éirí an t-ádh leat. -- House of Scandal (talk) 15:10, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Libris Mortis

Yeah, it's your hook going on the main page later today. I used to fill out the D&D monster and class stuff, but I think that is a real lost cause- it may well be best to delete the lot and start over! So (if LM gets to good article) I'll continue to write the book articles up when I feel up to it. By the way, you look a little like one of my favourite musicians! J Milburn (talk) 19:13, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Crispus Attucks

Sadly, the Crispus Attucks article is a huge vandal magnet and always has been! --House of Scandal (talk) 21:04, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

  • Looked like it to me, too. I'll keep an eye on it after the week is up and see if stronger measures are warranted. I was kind of surprised it hadn't been protected before. --Fabrictramp (talk) 21:21, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
    • I remember trying to get it protected about a year ago but can't exactly recall the results of my efforts. I think it was protected but only temporarily. --House of Scandal (talk) 21:35, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] The Dorchesterway DYK

Updated DYK query On 26 February 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article The Dorchesterway, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--BorgQueen (talk) 12:19, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Walpole Pic

Nope, I like your work. Walpole just happens to be on my watchlist. Thanks for the note though. There's nothing like a little wikilove, huh? Mstuczynski (talk) 20:51, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Blacklist

No, i think the next time User:Steph mcdonnell vandalises a page he/she will be indefinitely blocked by the admin. You should report it to WP:AIV if you spot him/her vandalising wikipedia again. As for the sock IP's, make sure the admins are aware of them aswell and they should get temporary blocks. Thanks TheProf | 2007 19:47, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Chinese picture

19th century United States illustration showing a harsh depiction of the Chinese now called "the coolie stereotype"
19th century United States illustration showing a harsh depiction of the Chinese now called "the coolie stereotype"

It is clearly Chinese specific. My only answer is to rewrite the image's caption to show that. --Ghostexorcist (talk) 06:24, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

The image itself is clearly a stereotypical Qing Chinese person, judging by the queue especially. Dmcdevit·t 06:41, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
Yes, that is what the image depicts. However, please see my comments to Ghostexorcist. While it's unwise base one's understanding of a concept on a single image, I will let your edit stand for the reasons I expressed on Ghostexorcist's Talk Page. Best wishes --House of Scandal (talk) 06:46, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
Re-reading the caption with very close attention to syntax, I suppose the point of whether or not the stereotype has been applied to other Asians or not is a moot point. Literally, this picture depicts (as it says) "a harsh depiction of the Chinese". In other words, it is good that you changed the caption accordingly. --House of Scandal (talk) 06:58, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
Well, I am not claiming that "coolie" is a Chinese-specific phenomenon, just trying to describe what the image depicts correctly, since the stereotype in the image isn't so general and it seemed to give the wrong idea previously. Anyway, obviously an image caption is not a major issue. And now we edit-conflicted and you said basically the same thing I was going to, but I'm posting it anyway. :-) Dmcdevit·t 06:59, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Your user page

You have got a very, very cool user page! Good work. --SpockMonkey (talk) 21:11, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

  • Thank you very much. Your user name and the photo on your page are both pretty hillarious. -- House of Scandal (talk) 21:53, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] DYK Welcome Back?

Updated DYK query On 8 March 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Museum Wharf, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--50 awaits ... Victuallers (talk) 17:45, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

It's been a while. Welcome back! :) Nishkid64 (Make articles, not love) 18:19, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
  • Thanks for the kindness! There's a couple more articles I recently-created and submitted to DYK so I guess I am back whether I want to admit it or not! Busy these days, though, so I think I will never match how profilic I was a year ago. Again, thanks for the message, it's a pleasure to be working with ye again. House of Scandal (talk)

[edit] Magritte, not Margritte

Typo in your new article's title. You can correct via 'Move'. Cheers, CliffC (talk) 20:38, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

  • Crap. Would someone move it for me? I am about to leave the house and don't remember how to. --House of Scandal (talk) 20:42, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Duh. Nevermind. Did it. --House of Scandal (talk) 20:44, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] The Cabal

Cabal? What cabal?
Cabal? What cabal?

Not sure if you saw my reply to the comment you left me, but in case you didn't, here it is. AgnosticPreachersKid (talk) 05:30, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

  • Don't be scared. But if you leave the gay mafia Cabal, you won't sleep with the fishes. You'll be forced to wear brown shoes with black pants, be banned from all shopping malls and grow a mullet for the rest of your life. You've been warned. AgnosticPreachersKid (talk) 05:45, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

Updated DYK query On 11 March 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Yokohama Museum of Art, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Gatoclass (talk) 13:31, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] New articles

Thank you for nice words. Your article list is even more impressive, your DYK record also. Looking forward for more your contributions. - Darwinek (talk) 19:54, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks!

Thank you for the barnstar. Now I have just about one of every basic barnstar :-) Daniel Case (talk) 07:36, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] DYK: Rene And Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After The War

Updated DYK query On 14 March 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rene And Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After The War, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--PFHLai (talk) 09:00, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

  • Thank you! I love this quirky song and I loved writing the article about it. It was my 50th DYK. - House of Scandal (talk) 16:14, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] The vandal warning of 220.225.246.3

To HouseOfScandal this photographer's barnstar is awarded for the great images that you have added to Wikipedia. Your photos make me want to visit Boston and eat lots of junk food! --Raj Krishnamurthy (talk) 07:43, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
To HouseOfScandal this photographer's barnstar is awarded for the great images that you have added to Wikipedia. Your photos make me want to visit Boston and eat lots of junk food! --Raj Krishnamurthy (talk) 07:43, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Dude... wow. I think your computer got a little trigger happy with that vandal warn you gave 220.225.246.3. It ended up listing about 7 things which he hadnt touched (yet). Just letting you know. You should lookie here. Queerbubbles | Leave me Some Love 14:01, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

I got it now... they were all old things he did. Alrighty. Well, then nm. Queerbubbles | Leave me Some Love 14:02, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

  • Yeah, I didn't feel the user should look like they have vandalism "strike one" against them when it's more like "strike seven". There were even a few edits I didn't warn about because they could, by a far stretch of the imagination, be exused under a good faith perspective. - House of Scandal (talk) 14:04, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
Mm... I wasnt sure if your computer had just hit the button (or bourbon) alot, or what. Wanted to make sure you werent out there with a drunk computer. Queerbubbles | Leave me Some Love 14:07, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Emancipation Memorial DYK

Updated DYK query On 16 March 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Emancipation Memorial, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--BorgQueen (talk) 17:31, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

  • Thanks, "BQ". That's my 51st (really 52nd, I once has a DYK that later got merged and I haven't been counting it). Thanks for all your work on keeping Did you know? running smoothly! House of Scandal (talk) 18:16, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] DYK for St Patrick's Blue

Updated DYK query On 17 March 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article St. Patrick's Blue, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Another one for your collection - happy St Patrick's Day! BencherliteTalk 09:35, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Mr. DYK

  • I created Clarence Lightner tonight and wanted to know your advice on how to make it a possible DYK candidate. I've never nominated an article before and I don't know if that particular article would be considered a good candidate. Does it help alot to have a picture? Because I can't find a free-use pic just yet. AgnosticPreachersKid (talk) 08:38, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
For Christ's Sake, don't tell your parents you're a bear! It will only confuse them. - John Waters.
For Christ's Sake, don't tell your parents you're a bear! It will only confuse them. - John Waters.
  • Glad to be of assistance. I wrote two possible hooks for the Clarence Lightner article and posted them at Template talk:Did you know. Go there, see how people are doing it, and in the future you'll be able to do it yourself. Having a picture is nice but not key. References and good writing are key. If there is picture, it can only be used on the mainpage if it is a free image rather than a fair use image. That's why I was able get a picture on the mainpage for my St. Patrick's Blue DYK -- I tied it into a free pic of the Irish Presidential Standard. House of Scandal (talk) 04:12, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Latest DYKs

Updated DYK query On 19 March 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lake Winnecunnett, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Not a bad little article you managed to dredge up there :) --Gatoclass (talk) 15:30, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

Updated DYK query On 23 March 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Clarence Lightner, which you recently nominated. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--BencherliteTalk 08:56, 23 March 2008 (UTC)


Updated DYK query On 24 March 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tiia Piili, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--BorgQueen (talk) 12:14, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Happy Easter

Don't let those cute smiles fool you, these bunnies are dangerous. AgnosticPreachersKid (talk) 07:50, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
Don't let those cute smiles fool you, these bunnies are dangerous. AgnosticPreachersKid (talk) 07:50, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Sadly, Former First Lady Nancy Reagan has been abducted by the Easter Bunny's evil cousins, Frank and Billy Ray. But don't let that stop you from having a great Easter! Cheers. The one and only ----> AgnosticPreachersKid (talk) 07:50, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Opinion?

User talk:AgnosticPreachersKid#Leonard Hall What do you think? Sorry to bug you about DYK again. AgnosticPreachersKid (talk) 03:04, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

You're not bugging me at all; I am friendlier than I look. The Leonard Hall (Shaw University) article is good. I see someone already nominated it for DYK and I am sure it will be chosen. Did you have a specific inquiry? Would you like me to give it a delicate tweak when I have time? - House of Scandal (talk) 03:40, 25 March 2008 (UTC)
The hook says the men in the picture are the first graduates, but it's the class of 1889, not 1886. I was wondering how to re-word the hook to match the picture, or should I re-word the hook altogether? Yes, I love to be delicately tweaked. AgnosticPreachersKid (talk) 09:17, 25 March 2008 (UTC)
"...that Shaw University’s Leonard Hall (1889 class pictured) housed the first class of four year African-American medical students in the United States? - House of Scandal (talk) 13:38, 25 March 2008 (UTC)"

[edit] Big Mind

Please take a look at the little ™ beside the term Big Mind in the Dennis Genpo Merzel article. Does that seem like it belongs? Thanks. I don't think it's proper form for Wikipedia. I have no other motive. Let's seek out some other opinions on this. House of Scandal (talk) 18:52, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

  • Shunryu Suzuki, and many other teachers, discuss "big mind" in their teachings. TM makes it clear that this is different from such terminology. That and Brad Warner's criticism takes direct aim at the trademark. You are removing content that is factually accurate and non-controversial. I'm not sure why you insist on this? (Mind meal (talk) 18:43, 26 March 2008 (UTC))
Buddhist monk™
Buddhist monk™
  • I am, and I find it curious you avoided making it by having an individual who gave you a barnstar do it for you. That could be considered sockpuppetry. Back to the point: Generally speaking, I agree with you. I'm also up for meditaion, should it be needed. I will go along with whatever consensus is reached, provided it is not just people who have given you a barnstar. Wikipedia generally discourages the use of trademarks in articles "unless unavoidably necessary for context (for instance, to distinguish between generic and brand names for drugs)." As has already been stated, big mind is a common theme in several teachings in Zen Buddhism. Merzel, being a Zen teacher, has designed Big Mind (which is not a "Buddhist" technique, per his own statements. It is for anyone and everyone to experience, and is informed largely by psychology. Because he is a Zen teacher, and because other Zen teachers use this term commonly, we need a way to distinguish that which is common in comparison to this brand. (Mind meal (talk) 19:00, 26 March 2008 (UTC))
  • FYI, I am sorry for accusing you of contacting this individual. They likely are watching your talk page, saw this edit, took a look and took action. I just found it curious, being that you both know each other and made the same edits within minutes of eachother—considering this is a usually inactive article.(Mind meal (talk) 19:11, 26 March 2008 (UTC))
  • You are forgiven; I might have jumped to the same conclusion. The user who did the edit after mine gave me an award once but I don't otherwise know them. Besides being careful about making accusations of sockpuppetry, I would caution you about labeling good faith edits as "vandalism" especially when, as it seems in this case, the issue is open to debate. Best wishes. House of Scandal (talk) 20:38, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
  • In regards to what we are discussing (rather than how we are discussing it) I think the capital letters does the job. House of Scandal (talk) 21:01, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
  • No, that shouldn't be there. See MOS:TM, specifically "Do not use the ™ and ® symbols, or similar, unless unavoidably necessary for context (for instance, to distinguish between generic and brand names for drugs)." --MZMcBride (talk) 21:13, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
  • I agree. But the editor above disagrees and has thrice reverted changes. It doesn't seem a terribly important matter, but it doesn't seem like good style either. I removed the ™ twice but don't want to break the 3 revert rule. - House of Scandal (talk) 21:23, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
  • How about this: We remove all references to the trademark except in the criticism section—for the trademark is one of the central issues in Brad Warner's criticism. His piece is titled Big Mind™ is a Big Load™ of Horse Shit. Is that a good compromise? (Mind meal (talk) 22:10, 26 March 2008 (UTC))
  • I advocate compromise, but I think what you decribe is simply what we accepted forms of style in Wikipedia indicate what we must do. If that's the title, that's the title. One doesn't remove punctuation or ™ or whatever someone includes in a title. I think, however, in the Big Mind article itself an explicit mention of the ™ symbol might be appropriate. I will work it in. House of Scandal (talk) 13:13, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
  • Well one thing remains clear: It cannot be removed from Brad's quote. (Mind meal (talk) 13:33, 27 March 2008 (UTC))

[edit] Different Strokes

Please take another look at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Different Strokes. I count 5 votes for keep, 5 for merge, 1 for delete and 1 for redirect (i.e. delete?). Thanks. House of Scandal 19:49, 27 March 2008 (UTC)


Well, in terms of the keep/delete differential, the result was keep between that. In terms of a merge, it looked like there wasn't a clear consensus in the afd, no so much for it, but where to redirect the page afterwards. By all means start a merge discussion on the talk page though, I just didn't feel it was clear enough to call it that at AfD. Wizardman 22:32, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Kind of you to say so

Thanks for the encouraging assessment. There is so much that has yet to be covered and I try to do my part. Thoughtful notes from fellow editors who notice those efforts make me heart smile, especially from those who do great work of their own as well. Happy editing friend! Tiamuttalk 13:55, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] WP:AIV

Thank you for making a report on Wikipedia:Administrator intervention against vandalism. Reporting and removing vandalism is vital to the functioning of Wikipedia and all users are encouraged to revert, warn, and report vandalism. However, administrators are generally only able to block users if they have received a recent final warning (one that mentions that the user may be blocked) and they have recently vandalized after that warning was given. The reported user has not yet been blocked because it appears this has not occurred yet. If this user continues to vandalize even after their final warning, please report them to the AIV noticeboard again. Thank you! Note: The IP you reported only had two edits to its name. This does not constitute enough activity to issue a block.¤~Persian Poet Gal (talk) 21:23, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

  • No worry. I thought perhaps when there is only vandalism we didn't let them have three strikes. I'll keep the policy in mind and I will keep reporting vandals as I see them. I think I got about a dozen blocked this month. Best wishes - House of Scandal (talk) 21:25, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re : Uniform Invoice

Thanks! Appreciate your kind words. =) - Cheers, Mailer Diablo 21:26, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Lake District (disambiguation)

regretfully had to revert. It is a wikipedia:Disambiguation page which must follow certain rules. Being a long-time editor, you must know this. You may want to write "Lake district" article (which now is a redirect), using good references. Mukadderat (talk) 03:59, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Skinny House

Updated DYK query On 2 April 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Skinny House, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--howcheng {chat} 00:07, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

  • Thank you! This is the first time I specifically took pictures of something in order to write about it. I want to give thanks and acknowledgement to GregManninLB for letting me know about the existence of the Skinny House (here in my own city) by a red link in his excellent spite house article. - House of Scandal (talk) 01:41, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] dyk well done!

Updated DYK query On 2 April 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pretty Girl Bullshit, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Very impressive - so many dyks... 100? Victuallers (talk) 19:02, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

  • Thanks! No, I haven't got 100 DYKs, this is my 56th. I was worried that this particular DYK wouldn't make it because of the subject matter: a bad rap song with a potty-mouth name! It's nice to see that people promoting DYK’s have an appreciation for the unusual. I think that’s kinda what DYK is all about. - House of Scandal (talk) 20:11, 2 April 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Bad bot

Hi. Are you connected with the bot that is leaving red links on user spaces? - House of Scandal 16:14, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

  • Can you give a diff? The only bot I operate is User:Computer and the only task it is processing (currently) is fixing double redirects. -- Cat chi? 19:18, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
    • Thank's for the reply. It's "User:CommonsDelinker". I asked because it's trying to use a barnstar image which I think is credited to you. It replaced my barnstars with red links which wasn't so cool. No big deal. I left the operator a message on commons. - House of Scandal (talk) 23:53, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
      • Oh That was a newly discovered bug. :) -- Cat chi? 20:03, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Unclosed Signature

I noticed that your signature is not closed, and the text formatting is passed on to following text. Please consider adding </font> to the end of your signature. Thank you! -[[Ryan]] (me) (talk) 18:43, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

  • Thanks for the notice. I changed my signature per your recommendation. Can I refer me to an example of where my signature as was messeed up formating? I haven't seen it happen yet. - House of Scandal (talk) 19:23, 8 April 2008 (UTC)
Please take a look at the bottom of this page at my signature. -[[Ryan]] (me) (talk) 19:54, 8 April 2008 (UTC)
I just took a second look, it seems the formatting was from your message, not your signature. However, it's a good idea to include </font> in your signature to avoid such a problem. -[[Ryan]] (me) (talk) 19:56, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] latest DYK

Updated DYK query On 10 April 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Anthony Haden-Guest, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Daniel Case (talk) 03:36, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] FPs

Thanks for the comment. Cheers, --jjron (talk) 08:11, 11 April 2008 (UTC)